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Cruises to Wellington

New Zealand

Wellington

Nestled between a beautiful harbour
and lush green hills, Wellington offers a
sophisticated city experience.

In 1865 Wellington became New Zealand’s capital and, in
spite of the fact that Auckland is a larger city, Wellington
has remained the political centre with more than 40
established embassies. It is separated from the northern
tip of the South Island by only a 32 kilometre stretch
of water known as the Cook Strait. The strait seems to
funnel every slight breeze into a gust of wind, which has
seen the city receive the nickname "Windy Wellington".

Wellington Quad Biking

4WD Seal Coast Safari

Best Of Wellington

What To See

The Parliament precinct

The Parliament precinct includes the Edwardian
Parliament House, the Neo-Gothic Library and the
modern Beehive. Located just across the road are
the National Library and National Archives where the
original Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding
document, is on display.

Wellington Cable Car and Botanic Gardens

Wellington Cable Car takes visitors from the Lambton
Quay terminus up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens for
great views over the city and harbour. Take a pleasant
stroll downhill to the spectacular Lady Norwood Rose
garden, or head to the nearby Cable Car Museum and
Carter Observatory.

The National Museum of New Zealand
(Te Papa Tongarewa)

Located on Wellington’s waterfront, this interactive
and extraordinary museum explains New Zealand’s rich
cultural history by telling local stories. Incidentally, Te
Papa is the most visited museum in Australasia.

Carter Observatory

Only a stone’s throw from the top of the Cable Car is
New Zealand’s national observatory, where “Big Bang”
science meets Maori mythology. Discover stories of
Polynesian celestial navigation and check out New
Zealand’s newest digital planetarium, focusing on the
skies of the southern hemisphere.

Visit WETA Cave

Come face to face with characters, props and displays from your
favourite movies, at WETA Cave – a fun concept store featuring
a mini museum, theatre and shop. Lord of the Rings fans should
not miss this. Combine a visit here with our “In The Footsteps
Of The Lord Of The Rings” tour which takes in the scenes where
the epic trilogy was filmed. With the amount of modern film
releases to come out of Wellington recently, the locals now refer
to their city as “Welly-wood”.

Get out of the city

See rugged beaches and seals with a tour along Wellington’s
spectacular south coast, or visit Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary - a
world-first conservation attraction. Another popular attraction
on Wellington’s doorstep is Hutt Valley, which offers stunning
scenery, breathtaking views, buzzing cafes, great shopping as
well as leading museums and galleries.

More About Wellington

DOCKING

Your ship will dock in Wellington harbour, approximately
1.3 kilometres from the city centre or an approximate 25-30
minute walk.

GETTInG ArOUnd

Taxis are available pier-side and throughout the city or for a
small charge shuttle buses will be available pier-side to transfer
you into the city.

DINING

Wellington is New Zealand’s culinary capital. It is famous for
tucked-away bars, quirky cafes and award-winning restaurants.
There are at least a dozen Wellington coffee roasteries
downtown where you can enjoy a cup or two.
Quarantine authorities do not generally allow food such as
fruit and vegetables, dairy and meat products and sandwiches
to be taken off the ship however commercially packaged
confectionery, chips and bottled drinking water are allowed
subject to inspection.

SHOPPING

An ideal shopping destination, Wellington retains a boutique
feel in its compact downtown area, which is just two kilometres
from one end to the other. The highest concentration of shops
is based along Lambton Quay, Customhouse Quay, Willis Street
and Cuba Mall. Old Bank Shopping Arcade on Lambton Quay, has
a collection of top boutiques, including “Kirkcaldie and Stains”,
Wellington’s landmark department store, while Blair and Allen
Streets in Courtenay Place are excellent for art and Maori crafts.
Te Papa’s museum store also has a great range of souvenirs.

CLIMATE

Wellington’s maximum average temperature in summer is just
over 20 degrees, and its average minimum temperature is
approximately 13 degrees. In winter the average maximum is 11.3
degrees and the minimum is 6.2 degrees.

CREDIT CARDS

COmmUnIcATIOn

Public telephones are available at the pier terminal and throughout
the city. Internet access can be located in town. Mobile coverage
is generally available as long as global roaming is selected prior to
leaving home.

WHAT TO WEAR ASHORE

To make your day ashore as enjoyable as possible, please wear
comfortable flat soled shoes, lightweight clothing and a hat. You
are also advised to bring sunscreen, bottled water and a warm,
waterproof jacket in case it gets windy or starts to rain.

SHoRE TOURS

There are a range of tours available for you to really get the
most out of your time in Wellington. Tours can be booked
onboard at the shore tours desk and are subject to availability.
Passengers are required to meet at a specific location for each
shore tour departure. Please refer to your tour ticket for the
correct time and place.

ENVIRONMENT

Please dispose of your rubbish thoughtfully.

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This was my first cruise and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the choice of activities onboard. I loved the room we stayed in and I loved the friendly staff. It think I have just found my perfect type of holiday and I will return (with friends!).

Helen,
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Did You Know?

Wellington suffered serious damage in a series of earthquakes in 1848,
and from another in 1855. The area has high seismic activity even by
New Zealand standards, with a major fault line running through the
centre of the city, and several others nearby.